Palm Beach State College Board Policy

Title: Sexual Predator or Offender Information Notification/Publication

Policy Number: 6Hx-18-7.08

Legal Authority: 1001.64, 775.21, & 943.0435, Florida Statutes

Date Adopted/Amended: Adopted 3/11/2003, Amended 8/20/2024

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Purpose

To provide information to students, employees, and the College community about persons that are enrolled at or employed by the College, and who are also registered as sexual predators or sexual offenders with local law enforcement agencies and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

Policy

In accordance with 775.21, F.S., ("The Florida Sexual Predators Act") and 943.0435, F.S., convicted sex offenders in Florida must register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE makes information concerning the presence of registered sexual offenders/predators available to local law enforcement officials. It is the responsibility of the county sheriff to notify the College if an offender or predator is enrolled, employed, or carrying on a vocation at the College.

The College will publish information that students and employees can use to search for sexual predators and offenders who have registered with the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction. Students or employees may also access this information by visiting the FDLE website: https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/home.jsf or calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-357-7332).